General
beezum
What does beezum mean?
A broom — traditionally the besom kind made from a bundle of birch twigs. Brummie / Black Country pronunciation of 'besom'.
"Fetch the beezum and sweep that yard."
Origin
Local pronunciation of 'besom', the bundle-of-twigs broom tied to a stout pole. Same word the witches fly on.
Frequently asked questions
What does beezum mean?
A beezum is a broom — the proper twiggy, old-school besom kind.
How do you use beezum in a sentence?
"Fetch the beezum and sweep that yard."
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